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Author: Chris Lee

Jessica Cumming was appointed to fill the vacant Holyoke City Council seat Tuesday, Nov. 16. Five interested parties submitted letters to the city clerk to be considered for appointment to the council. The seat became vacant when Ray Bailey died Oct. 22...

Author: Brenda Johnson Brandt

“Standards” was the buzz word that kicked off the Nov. 16 meeting of Holyoke School District Re-1J Board of Education.
From the Standard of Excellence Committee report by teacher Andrea Kammer to information on the transition to standards-based repor...

Author: Brenda Johnson Brandt

“Standards” was the buzz word that kicked off the Nov. 16 meeting of Holyoke School District Re-1J Board of Education.
From the Standard of Excellence Committee report by teacher Andrea Kammer to information on the transition to standards-based repor...

Author: Jes-c Brandt

At precisely 8 p.m. on the evening of Friday, Nov. 19, the audience at the Holyoke High School auditorium was swept up in a voyage around the world. By 10:30 p.m. Saturday, the journey had twice been completed.
Under the direction of Carla Mayfield, HHS ...

Author: Jes-c Brandt

At precisely 8 p.m. on the evening of Friday, Nov. 19, the audience at the Holyoke High School auditorium was swept up in a voyage around the world. By 10:30 p.m. Saturday, the journey had twice been completed.
Under the direction of Carla Mayfield, HHS ...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

5-year-old Blye McCallum is a very loving little guy. This community showed its support at the Blye’s Quest Benefit Dinner and Auctions Friday, Nov. 12. Phillips County Event Center was filled with people supporting Blye and his parents, Gary and Andrea...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Celebrations are always fun for anyone involved and it will be no different Sunday, Nov. 21 at Melissa Memorial Hospital. The Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation (MMHF) will host its annual Legacy of Thanks Celebration at MMH this year instead of at the ...

Author: Chris Lee

With the test drive over, Phillips County Event Center will celebrate its grand opening/thank you celebration Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.
Phillips County Commissioners said this event is for the people and organizations who helped make the building project...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Fasten your seatbelts! The Holyoke High School drama department is about to take you on the ride of your life with their production of Around the World in 80 Days Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20 at 8 p.m. in the HHS auditorium.
Join fearless adventurer P...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Winners in the Voice of Democracy speech contest are pictured from left, Sarah Heermann first, Cody Fricke fourth, Jordan Zeiler second and Catrina Krueger third. All four read their speeches during the Veterans Day program at HHS Thursday, Nov. 11. ...

Author: Carolyn Wallin

Editor’s Note: In a quest to discover her roots, Carolyn Wallin of Lamar, Neb. took a journey to Iowa and Ohio that proved to be a fun trip into the past. She shares her story of discovery for readers to enjoy.
I was always fascinated with th...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

It’s a startling fact. By the end of today, approximately 96 people in the United States will take their own lives. 1,500 more will try to do so. What does that mean? It means every minute of every day someone in America is attempting suicide. And every...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

HHS softball stand-out Makenzie Ault has signed on as a scholarship softball player at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for the 2011-12 season. She is pictured in center with HHS softball coach Ashley Clayton, at left, and her mom Lisa Ault, at right...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

HHS cheerleaders competed well in the 2010 Mile High Regionals Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
The local squad earned a sixth-place trophy amongst the small varsity competition made up of 4A and 5A schools, as well as Holyo...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

HHS fall athletic awards banquet will be held Monday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. at HHS.
A meal will be held in the old gym followed by the awards in the auditorium.
Last names beginning with A-L are asked to take a salad while last names M-Z should take a desse...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Wray captured another impressive win in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A state football playoffs. The Eagles ran past Hayden 47-7 to advance to the semifinals Saturday, Nov. 20. They will travel to Limon, who beat Paonia 46-21 to advance.
On the other s...

Author: Jes-c Brandt

College football
There’s a lot of hype out there about college football. You turn on the TV; there’s college football. You walk into the office; one of your coworkers is bound to be talking about some college football team. Always having been in the ...

Author: Lori Pankonin, The Imperial Republican

Is a Kung Zhu pet worth buying?
Birthday time is approaching for our grandson. What does a 7-year-old boy desire these days? I’m so certain that he would jump with delight at a contribution to his college fund. Or maybe not.
I think back a year when h...

Author: Susan Pfaltzgraff

Laughter doesn’t always come easy
I’m not always a laughing mom.
Sometimes I’m a frustrated mom or even an “I’ve had it up to here” mom. It seems that the older and more independent my daughter Melise gets, the more she does the things that ...